How much is the train ticket from Charlottesville to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to Washington start from R 292. The average price for this train route is around R 356. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charlottesville to Washington?

The average train journey time from Charlottesville to Washington is 2h 33m, covering a distance of 162 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 27m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charlottesville to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlottesville to Washington?

The earliest train from Charlottesville to Washington departs at 08:55. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Train Charlottesville to Washington from R 259 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charlottesville to Washington on 29 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	2h 27m	21:28	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	2h 27m	21:28	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Washington on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:45	Charlottesville Station	2h 30m	15:15	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	2h 27m	21:28	Union Station	Fastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	2h 48m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	12:45	Charlottesville Station	2h 30m	15:15	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:44	Charlottesville Station	3h	18:44	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Washington on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	2h 27m	21:28	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	2h 48m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	2h 33m	13:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	2h 33m	13:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	2h 27m	21:28	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Washington on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	2h 33m	13:51	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	2h 27m	21:28	Union Station	Fastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	2h 48m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	2h 48m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	2h 33m	13:51	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Washington on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:45	Charlottesville Station	2h 30m	15:15	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	2h 27m	21:28	Union Station	Fastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	2h 48m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	2h 48m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	12:45	Charlottesville Station	2h 30m	15:15	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Washington on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:45	Charlottesville Station	2h 30m	15:15	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	2h 27m	21:28	Union Station	Fastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	2h 48m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	2h 48m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	12:45	Charlottesville Station	2h 30m	15:15	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Washington on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:45	Charlottesville Station	2h 30m	15:15	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	2h 27m	21:28	Union Station	Fastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	2h 48m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	2h 48m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	12:45	Charlottesville Station	2h 30m	15:15	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Washington on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:45	Charlottesville Station	2h 30m	15:15	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	2h 27m	21:28	Union Station	Fastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	2h 48m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	2h 48m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	12:45	Charlottesville Station	2h 30m	15:15	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlottesville to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 2 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just R 292, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

2h 33mAverage duration

162 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 423 - R 1 426	Average duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 292 - R 10 428	Average duration2h 33m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5752 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 292

Amtrak Charlottesville Washington recent customer reviews

3 hours delay

Erick B.

26 July 2025

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlottesville to Washington, DC, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Charlottesville to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to Washington start from R 292. The average price for this train route is around R 356. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charlottesville to Washington?
The average train journey time from Charlottesville to Washington is 2h 33m, covering a distance of 162 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 27m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charlottesville to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlottesville to Washington?
The earliest train from Charlottesville to Washington departs at 08:55. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

27/01

R 259

28/01

R 259

Today

R 324

30/01

R 777

31/01

R 324

01/02

R 259

02/02

R 259

03/02

R 259

The cheapest trip from Charlottesville to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of R 259

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charlottesville to Washington, DC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 259 to R 4 786 for a train ticket from Charlottesville to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 259, which is on 2026-02-01.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charlottesville to Washington, DC, US?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time3h 5m	Avg priceR 577	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 33m	Avg priceR 356	Daily departures3

The best way to travel between Charlottesville and Washington, DC, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 356 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 292. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Washington, DC, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Charlottesville to Washington, DC, US in about 2h 33m – that's the fastest way to get there!